Neuse Charter hadn't done well against Lakewood recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Tuesday. The Neuse Charter Cougars strolled past the Lakewood Leopards with points to spare, taking the game 58-41. This was a revenge game for the Cougars: when they faced off against the Leopards last Wednesday, they had to take a 54-44 defeat.
Neuse Charter's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lily Temple, who posted 25 points in addition to five assists and five rebounds. Temple is also on a roll when it comes to steals, as she's now grabbed three or more in the last three games she's played. Yedidia Tsolenyanu was another key player, dropping a double-double with 13 points and 12 boards.
Temple wasn't the only one working in the assist department: Neuse Charter was working as a unit and finished the game with 14 assists. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Lakewood only posted three assists.
When it comes to explaining why Lakewood lost, don't look at Areona McKoy. Despite the final result, she dropped a double-double with 23 points and 12 steals. Another player making a difference was Jahmai Rich, who scored six points and seven rebounds.
Neuse Charter has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 21-6 record this season. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 29.5 points over those games. As for Lakewood, their loss dropped their record down to 15-3.
Cougars
| 02/11/25 @ Lakewood | 58 |
| 02/07/25 vs Rosewood | 56 |
| 02/05/25 vs Lakewood | 44 |
| 02/04/25 @ Hobbton | 71 |
| 01/31/25 vs North Duplin | 48 |
| + 22 more games |
Neuse Charter and Lakewood should be looking forward to their upcoming games as both have a sizable advantage in the MaxPreps North Carolina Rankings. Neuse Charter will take on Union at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday up 347 places (218 vs. 565). Neuse Charter is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. Similarly, Lakewood (ranked 188th) will meet Rosewood (ranked 443rd) at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Neuse Charter is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 56.7 points per game this season.
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